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iPod Calling all iPod collectors...

My collection as of Oct 2010

This is all my collection as of October 2010. I've been collecting all these for the past 7 years and I absolutely love what I do. Most of these came were purchased online either eBay or Apple resellers. Some of them purchased locally. I've added some iPods right up until now but I haven't got time to put everything up together like this since October 2010. Not pictured is my 5Gb 1st generation iPod as it was stored in my super-sealed compartment under my bed :D. Too lazy to open up and photographed it.

Oh and btw, happy 10th anniversary iPod. Long live music!!

EDIT: Sorry I didn't realize that I posted this already awhile back, exactly 1 year ago in this thread. Sorry again for the repost. I just want to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY IPOD!
 

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DjAmTraX said:
How do you decide which models or colors to collect? Am I too late to start? Where do I begin?? :confused:
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I can remember someone posted on this thread a while back. It is not the colors that important. It is whether the iPod is sealed or not thats important.

If you can get yourself a brand new previous generations iPod that is sealed in factory boxes, then this is highly collectable.

The middle line is an iPod that has not been used at all but no box. Like for example the 2nd generation nano that sold in Apple original plastic wraps. Not in box. This has less value but still considerable to collect.

The least valued iPod would be the one you get used. Enough said.

It is always better to be late than never. Although sealed iPods are getting hard to come by, but patience is all you need. Check eBay frequently for sealed iPods that might put up for sale. They might be a bit pricey, but I think its worth it for a fanboy like us here.
 
I may not want to go back to the beginning. Maybe a post Steve Jobs collection of iPhones and iPods???

I have the Limited Edition no-buttons iPod Shuffle & the video Nano in a sealed box.
 
DjAmTraX said:
How do you decide which models or colors to collect? Am I too late to start? Where do I begin?? :confused:
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Start from the most rare ipods first cause they will continue to go up in value.if you don't have enough cash start with the shuffles then the nano's then the touches and classics.

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macfrik said:
I can remember someone posted on this thread a while back. It is not the colors that important. It is whether the iPod is sealed or not thats important.

If you can get yourself a brand new previous generations iPod that is sealed in factory boxes, then this is highly collectable.

The middle line is an iPod that has not been used at all but no box. Like for example the 2nd generation nano that sold in Apple original plastic wraps. Not in box. This has less value but still considerable to collect.

The least valued iPod would be the one you get used. Enough said.

It is always better to be late than never. Although sealed iPods are getting hard to come by, but patience is all you need. Check eBay frequently for sealed iPods that might put up for sale. They might be a bit pricey, but I think its worth it for a fanboy like us here.
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from 1 ipod that was sealed to 9 ipods sealed.and i was very happy to have an ipod mini 2nd gen,ipod touch 1st gen ipod nano 2nd gen sealed.i think you missed out the ipods that have their original box,packaging, manuals etc all sealed but the box has been open.
 
My new iPod I got off ebay for $20. It still works. It is a second gen 20gb model. Doesn't even have the 30 pin connector, just firewire. My new MacBook Air 2011 can't even run it (lack of firewire). So I have to pull out my White MackBook 2007 to sync it lol..... I even got the original box and all the accessories except the firewire cable (which was easy enough to pick one up). I am looking to get one iPod for every generation and line one day. This is a great start.
 

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my crappy ipod collection so far.

after seeing many of the collections here i feel bad now that mine is so smallll.
all the big collections are way better then mine.

well here is an picture of my current lineup of ipods.

4gb pink ipod nano 2nd gen still in the mail
1gb orange ipod shuffle 2nd gen still in mail
1gb light green ipod shuffle 2nd gen still in the mail


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I'm loving the iPod collections!

Some general advice when collecting. If possible it's good to collect items in sets of three. So for each iPod you are collecting you should really have 3 copies of the exact same one (same model/condition/color where possible). One to collect, one to trade/sell, and one for your own use that you don't care about if it gets scratched etc.

Since you really only need one or two iPods for personal use, you could probably get away with collecting in sets of two. So for each iPod in your collection you need one for your own collection and one (exact model/conditon/color if possible) to trade/sell later.

This philosophy may seem like overkill, but believe me someday your collection could be worth a lot of money but you won't feel like selling it for sentimental/emotional reasons. Having the duplicate collection solves that problem by having one set to sell/trade. This happened to me with a comic book collection. Today it is worth way more than I paid for it, but I just can't part with it. I wish I had the "backup" collection to sell.

Thank You
Ricky
 
who has an sealed ipod photo 60gb

i just missed out of this deal.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/27085499...WX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

Apple iPod photo classic 4th Generation (60 GB)

Winning bid: US $227.50
Approximately AU $231.51

Item number: 270854999079
Item location: Brick, New Jersey, United States
Posts to: United States

You are bidding on a BRAND NEW IN SEALED BOX I-pod photo 60GB....For Mac/Pc ....holds 15,000 songs or 25,000 photos.....fantastic unit....got extra one for my birthday, so I'm letting it go cheap....with NEW IN BOX extra backup battery pack....and hardshell protective case....Good luck and Happy Bidding!!
 
Tips for new iPod collector??

Any websites or help is appreciated. I started on eBay and have looked on Craigslist too. I thought there would be so much more out there.

Thanks.

-bb
 
eBay is the only way to start. New and sealed iPod might come every now and then. Depends on where you live though, I never find any iPod in sealed condition from where I live.
 
I'm thinking about starting to collect. I would like to go one iPod at a time and start off with the 1st gen and going up to the current gen. Anyone have opinions on which iPod to collect first? Preferably one that can be found pretty low priced on eBay?
 
sl33t said:
I'm thinking about starting to collect. I would like to go one iPod at a time and start off with the 1st gen and going up to the current gen. Anyone have opinions on which iPod to collect first? Preferably one that can be found pretty low priced on eBay?
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try and go for the nano's first.manly the 5th gen cause people are pricing them too high now but you can find one really cheap.i found one for $50 but offered him $65.00.i see many go up to $399 or even more.so for the 5th gen ano cause that is the best nano ever.
 
SirIpod said:
Given your impressive collection, I believe you are indeed a serious buyer.

The $1,400 you proposed is only for a 1G with the box opened and only the iPod itself sealed, right? Technically, I do not consider that a "sealed" iPod. Factory sealed means that the entire box must be sealed, exactly how one would find it at the retail store shelf - brand new, untouched...

Now, I wonder how much would you pay for a completely sealed 1G (if you could find one)? Your price quote above reminds of the saying that collectibles are only worth what the next collector is willing to pay.

I don't know how many truly factory-sealed 1Gs there are in the world, but I suspect that one would be worth several thousand dollars...No?

Let's hear what everyone thinks: How Much Is a Factory Sealed 1G worth?
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re your u2 20gb ipod,what value do you think it is worth now as i have a factory sealed one for sale ?mark
 
Sadly this thread is going away.
I thought some of you may enjoy my small collection;
It consists of:
-iPod shuffle 1gen 1gb
-iPod shuffle 1gen 512mb
-iPod photo 30gb
-iPod touch 2gen 8gb
-iPod touch 4gen 32gb

Now my collection is not the greatest but I hope you enjoy.

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wrinkster22 said:
Sadly this thread is going away.
I thought some of you may enjoy my small collection;
It consists of:
-iPod shuffle 1gen 1gb
-iPod shuffle 1gen 512mb
-iPod photo 30gb
-iPod touch 2gen 8gb
-iPod touch 4gen 32gb

Now my collection is not the greatest but I hope you enjoy.

Photo One

Photo Two
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Even sadly, this iPod thread is going away faster than we ever imagined. :mad:
 
I love seeing all these great collections! I have a small ipod collection myself, I actually just collect mp3 players in general, but iPod would be the biggest single brand that I have.

My ipods include:
three 5th gen ipod classics (all 30gb and black)
one 4th gen ipod touch (black)
one 4th gen ipod nano (orange)
one 2nd gen ipod shuffle (purple)
one 1st gen ipod nano (black, currently at Apple for the recall)
one iphone 4s (two if you count my hubby's)
One ipad, 32gb...hey it plays mp3's! :p (two if you count hubby's)

My other mp3 players include brands like iriver, sony, sandisk and rilos. Never owned a Zune! Ha!

My collection is quite a hodge podge and none of them are in immaculate condition. I collect my ipods (mp3 players) like I collect books, well used. I scour craigslist and just look for used ones to "rescue". LOL (except my touch)

If I get a chance I'll take a pic, but my collection isn't all shiny and pretty like the other ones posted in this thread! :D
 
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